farther 1 of 2

as in further
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers

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adjective

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Recent Examples of farther
Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023 The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Gathering this light, JWST has revealed fainter and farther galaxies than ever before. Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 McNicholas warned that if more states continue to prohibit abortions and force more people to seek care in farther parts of the country, there will be a major health crisis. Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for farther
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
  • Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.
    Women's Health, Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • He’s even changed up his sleep patterns to try to get more rest.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
  • Below, check out today's last-chance gift ideas, snag tickets for this weekend's hottest sporting events and more, all hand-picked by the USA TODAY Shopping team.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • All contribute to a perspective no one else shares.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Your setbacks could save someone else years of struggle.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Having already served 44 months following their original convictions, they were released in June 2024 after serving just seven additional months.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Garnishes: The Easiest Way to Elevate a Dish Many people see a showstopping dish and assume the cook used additional hours of prep work to take a dish from delicious to gorgeous.
    Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2020

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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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